Frugal Celebrities???? I'd like to meet em'

Have you ever daydreamed about what it would be like to be famous? Better yet, have the

What $300,000.00 can buy you...

dollars at your disposal that celebrities do? I worked the film business for many years out in LA, and the pampering, clothes, "gotta haves," and "star demand" lists on films were outrageous. In this day and age of economic meltdowns, I thought it would be interesting to see if there are any practicing frugal celebrities. It was nice to read at "The Frugal Panda" that there are indeed and infact, frugal stars. You can check out who they are and what they practice here.

But common sense would tell you that indeed many of Hollywoods' finest were "real people" first. Some came from hard times, middle class families, etc. I have personally found that once frugal, always frugal, but maybe someone can prove me wrong.

On the OTHER hand, we also have many non frugal or "overindulgent" famous persons. Could you or would you ever spend $300,000.00 on an outfit for a special event? Say the State Soccer matches or dinner with the Mayor? Well, check out this Vanity Fair page. It blew me away when I learned Cindy McCain, (yes, John McCains' wife), spent this much on her outfit for the Republican National Convention. Am I picking on her, you bet I am. She probably is a very nice person, I honestly have no idea. But, I really dislike monetary waste, whomever chooses to partake in it. Her outfit was a FRUGAL violation. What's the fine for something like that anyway?

There are wealthy individuals who are no doubt, frugal. And there are individuals who will become millionaires by living frugally. CNN money has a a great article about a couple who make a lot of money, but live as if they don't. Do you think that after the market meltdown these past few days, many millionaires may have to clip coupons?

Well, I guess that's another good thing about being frugal....you can't loose what you don't have!